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New catalyst could make mixed plastic recycling a reality
The nickel catalyst transforms durable polyolefin plastics into valuable oils and waxes, potentially increasing recycling rates from less than 10%, according to the researchers.
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ecotopical.comA simple metal could solve the world’s plastic recycling problem
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking nickel-based catalyst that could transform the way the world recycles plastic. Instead of requiring tedious sorting, the catalyst selectively breaks down stubborn polyolefin plastics—the single-use materials that make up much of our daily waste—into valuable oils, waxes, fuels, and more.
New catalyst could make mixed plastic recycling a reality
The future of plastic recycling may soon get much less complicated, frustrating and tedious. In a new study, Northwestern University chemists have introduced a new plastic upcycling process that can drastically reduce—or perhaps even fully bypass—the laborious chore of pre-sorting mixed plastic waste.
New nickel method could make sorting plastic superfluous. Researchers turn waste into oil and waxes. The article Plastic recycling without pre-sorting – is that really possible soon? appeared first on ingenieur.de - job market and news portal for engineers.
A team from Northwestern University presents an inexpensive nickel catalyst that could significantly simplify the recycling of everyday disposable plastics. The catalyst selectively breaks down polyolefins—plastics like polyethylene and polypropylene, which dominate our packaging—into oils and waxes. These intermediate products can then be upcycled into more valuable applications, such as lubricants, fuels, and candles. Striking: the […] Want to…
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northwestern.eduNo-sort plastic recycling is near
Chicago IL (SPX) Sep 02, 2025 The future of plastic recycling may soon get much less complicated, frustrating and tedious. In a new study, Northwestern University chemists have introduced a new plastic upcycling process that can drastically reduce - or perhaps even fully bypass - the laborious chore of pre-sorting mixed plastic waste. The process harnesses a new, inexpensive nickel-based catalyst that selectively
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